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🧸 Product DE EE LT LU SI December 25, 2020

BMW Motorrad — Handschuh Downtown, schwarz, Gr. 7 - 7 1/2

Black leather gloves with metal press stud and metal emblem.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
BMW Motorrad — Handschuh Downtown, schwarz, Gr. 7 - 7 1/2
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Hazard
The leather in the product contains chromium VI (measured value up to: 28.7 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising, can trigger allergic reactions and can cause cancer.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2086 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
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What is this? This is a pair of black leather gloves made for riding motorcycles. They were sold under the BMW Motorrad brand.

What's happening? Tests found too much chromium (a chemical) in the leather. This can cause allergies or cancer over time.

Does this affect me? If you own these gloves in Germany, Estonia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, or Slovenia, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using them and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you have skin problems. Return the gloves to where you bought them.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
BMW Motorrad
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The leather in the product contains chromium VI (measured value up to: 28.7 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising, can trigger allergic reactions and can cause cancer. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
December 25, 2020
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10002724

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
BMW Motorrad — Handschuh Downtown, schwarz, Gr. 7 - 7 1/2. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The leather in the product contains chromium VI (measured value up to: 28.7 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising, can trigger allergic reactions and can cause cancer. · Origin: Pe...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 25, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Estonia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, and Slovenia.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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